$33 for 1000 mile since Oct.1st?
Aug 22, 2014, 1:23 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1
$33 for 1000 mile since Oct.1st?
Haven't seen any threads about this.
"Until September 30th, 2014, the price of the block of 1,000 miles will continue to be at USD30 plus taxes. From October 1st, 2014, such price will increase to USD33 plus taxes1.
Remember that you may use the miles you purchase to fly to more than 1,300 destinations on routes operated by Avianca, partner airlines or Star Alliance member airlines. Also, use your LifeMiles with our vast partner network that includes hotels, car rentals, restaurants, stores certificates, health and beauty, among others.
Sincerely,"
https://www.lifemiles.com/eng/tra/pr...ot.aspx?D=NTI2
This means 10% increase for every ticket.
"Until September 30th, 2014, the price of the block of 1,000 miles will continue to be at USD30 plus taxes. From October 1st, 2014, such price will increase to USD33 plus taxes1.
Remember that you may use the miles you purchase to fly to more than 1,300 destinations on routes operated by Avianca, partner airlines or Star Alliance member airlines. Also, use your LifeMiles with our vast partner network that includes hotels, car rentals, restaurants, stores certificates, health and beauty, among others.
Sincerely,"
https://www.lifemiles.com/eng/tra/pr...ot.aspx?D=NTI2
This means 10% increase for every ticket.
Aug 22, 2014, 6:56 am
#2
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: CPT
Programs: BA BD SA
Posts: 4,467
Yep, I saw that a month or two back. At least they gave advance warning. ^
It did make me wonder whether to load up on the sales prior to 1 October. But I decided I had enough miles for immediate needs (on the old redemption rates) and would wait for all the changes to work their way through. 10% on its own is not going to make or break the programme for me. It's the combination of changes that need to be assessed.
I do wish that just once LM would come up with an improvement to the program. (Booking multiple classes, say. Wouldn't cost them a cent apart from IT development. A really easy win.) Instead they just steadily chip away at the benefits and all the surprises for the members are on the downside. Not saying LM is a dog now - would just be nice to have some good news, is all.
It did make me wonder whether to load up on the sales prior to 1 October. But I decided I had enough miles for immediate needs (on the old redemption rates) and would wait for all the changes to work their way through. 10% on its own is not going to make or break the programme for me. It's the combination of changes that need to be assessed.
I do wish that just once LM would come up with an improvement to the program. (Booking multiple classes, say. Wouldn't cost them a cent apart from IT development. A really easy win.) Instead they just steadily chip away at the benefits and all the surprises for the members are on the downside. Not saying LM is a dog now - would just be nice to have some good news, is all.
Aug 23, 2014, 5:09 pm
#4
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: MDE
Programs: AA EP, CM PP, AV GM, UA Silver, SPG Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Plat, Marriott Plat, Accor Plat
Posts: 1,002
Let's face it. This has been too cheap for a very long time. The 10% increase in cost/mile is still cheaper than any OAL I fly. The changes to redemptions may make it much less of a bargain for many, but I'm fortunate in that my primary routes aren't affected.
I will buy more during the next sale.
I will buy more during the next sale.
Aug 25, 2014, 12:29 am
#5
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: YYZ, HKG, MFM
Programs: AC35K, AS MVP, WS Gold, ITA EP, Marriott Plat, Hyatt-Explorist, IHG Diamond
Posts: 2,019
The award chart will also increase after October 15!
https://www.lifemiles.com/eng/tra/pro/proredenrow.aspx
https://www.lifemiles.com/eng/tra/pro/proredenrow.aspx
Aug 25, 2014, 2:35 am
#6
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: CPT
Programs: BA BD SA
Posts: 4,467
The award chart will also increase after October 15!
https://www.lifemiles.com/eng/tra/pro/proredenrow.aspx
https://www.lifemiles.com/eng/tra/pro/proredenrow.aspx